Justice Served: The Rise of the Topside Sheriffs in Arc Raiders

The Chill Zone of Arc Raiders

In the wild world of Arc Raiders, you would expect chaos, gunfire, and all sorts of raiding ruckus, especially in the PvP-enthused Topside. But wait! Contrary to what we might think, this place is more peaceful than your grandma’s knitting circle! Players, particularly those brave souls tackling the solo queue, have been surprisingly civil, opting for friendly truces over shootouts. Our pal, Morgan Park, noted that during his first 20 hours of Arc-raiding, he encountered more heartwarming makeovers than hostile takedowns. Who knew digital looting could foster such camaraderie?

Meet the Topside Sheriffs

But of course, peace never lasts long in a world filled with potential troublemakers. Just when you think you can enjoy a non-Menacing Monday, some raiders can’t resist playing the part of the villain—cue dramatic music! Enter the self-made Topside Sheriffs, a heroic bunch dedicating themselves to beat back the bad guys and protect their fellow gamers with the kind of justice that even Judge Dredd would approve of.

Take a wild guess at who started this vigilante movement? You got it! A fellow by the name of Zarniwoooop jumped on the Arc Raiders subreddit like a cat on a laser pointer, declaring his newfound purpose. Our boy Zarniwoooop described his Sheriff life as such: “I jump in. Listen for sounds, gunshots, flares going up. I investigate. I’m here to help, fight the arcs. Any arcs. I’ll pick you up, patch you up. I’ll kill murderers, Judge Dredd style. No mercy for rats.” Clearly, he’s got a flair for the dramatic—or maybe just too many late-night action movies!

While some may raise their eyebrows at adopting Dredd as a role model, it looks like Zarniwoooop’s call to arms struck a chord, garnering support from like-minded souls in the community. Another player enthusiastically chimed in, declaring their love for chilled solo lobbies and vowing to preserve them like a rare Pokémon card in mint condition.

But hold onto your controllers, because it isn’t all smooth sailing for our Topside lawmen! Reports from the field reveal that some players have a knack for misidentifying the true villains and turning the situation into a sitcom episode. One player recalled an embarrassing vigilante moment where they were jumped while trying to hunt Arcs, only to have someone jump in and mistakenly accuse them of being the bad guy. “Your boy shot me first, man!” they lamented, as their would-be savior engaged in some classic console trash talk, before the real troublemakers took aim. Talk about a chaotic comedy of errors!

Lessons? Maybe there’s a lesson in all this about not volunteering for violent peacekeeping, but who am I to judge? I’m still on a quest to locate the elusive lemons and apricots for my rooster! Now, if anyone needs me, I’ll be patrolling the virtual streets, looking for loot and dodging bullets—just another day for your friendly neighborhood gamer!